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Just like individuals who give of themselves to help create a better society, corporations are striving to leverage their assets to contribute to society. Evidence suggests that companies who invest in socially responsible business practices benefit from enhanced reputation and increased brand loyalty as well as heightened consumer and employee appeal. Good corporate citizenship is good for business!

DRBA has several ways a business can help protect our local natural resources: a donation, a sponsorship and if you are looking to make a HUGE regional impact with your corporate donation and join with business leaders throughout the Dan River watershed, consider joining the Eco Ambassador Council (EAC), read more below!

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THE ECO AMBASSADOR COUNCIL (EAC)

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In 2020, in an effort to expand efforts to support environmental protection and preservation opportunities in the Dan River Basin region, Carter Bank & Trust led the formation of the Eco Ambassador Council (EAC) and invited its partners in the region to join.

The Founding Members of the EAC include: The Lester Group, Hooker Furnishings, Clark Gas & Oil, Frith Construction, Jones & DeShon Orthodontics, Blair Construction and of course, Carter Bank & Trust. These founding members invite all businesses who wish to combine their community investment to support environmental projects that increase tourism and economic development now - and preservation of these precious resources for future generations - to join the EAC at any time. Together, the EAC choose the impact they want to make and see immediate results of their investment.

EAC businesses join other business leaders who are taking collective action to preserve and protect our region's natural resources and benefit through:

Direct Impact Involvement - EAC Members have the opportunity to participate in how their investment makes an impact in the region by deciding which projects are implemented and having the opportunity to engage employees in the chosen projects;
Annual Achievement Report - An annual report, highlighting the achievements of the EAC, is published annually and distributed throughout the region to media, government, education, faith-based, corporate and private citizens via print, electronic and social media outlets;
Marketing/Publicity - In the social media era, charitable companies earn a reputation as being “good” companies, and people are more likely to want to buy from - or do business with - them.

As a member of the EAC, your business is spreading the word about your values and intentions and have the opportunity to share internal and external practices that can help you become even better stewards of our environment.

How to become an EAC Member
EAC members make an annual investment of $5,000. The EAC gifts are combined into an Annual Fund that will be used to implement environmental projects chosen by the Eco Ambassador Council.

Please contact Tyler Carter at Carter Bank & Trust to learn more about the EAC:

Tyler.Carter@CBTcares.com or (540) 493-0582